Instruction Manual

2 Introduction

StorCase Technology, Inc. DS100 (U320) User's Guide - Rev. A02

GeneralDescription

NOTE: The Ultra320 DS100 does not support daisy-chaining.

The StorCase Technology Data Silo

Ultra320 DS100 series of stand-alone expansion

chassis provide rugged and reliable housing for SCSI Ultra320 storage devices. This line of

storage enclosures is available in various versions, supporting 3.5" and 5.25" form factor, full-

height, half-height, and low profile (1" high) devices.

The DS100 is available in single, dual, and quad bay configurations (Figure 1). Each chassis

is constructed of rugged steel and is equipped with auto-switching power supply(ies), power-

on and drive status LEDs, highly-rated cooling fan(s), and all necessary internal wiring and

mounting hardware. Removable front filler panel(s) facilitate the mounting of fixed media

devices.

The DS100 U320 is available with one (1) 68-pin VHDCI (for SCSI Ultra320) connector only.

All DS100 models come with externally mounted SCSI ID selection switch(es) for easy unit

ID selection.

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Figure 1: Data Silo DS100 Family